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Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce

Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce for Easy Flavorful Dinners

An easy recipe for Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce, delivering juicy, roasted chicken with zesty sauce perfect for dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Peruvian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 whole Chicken (3-4 pounds) Ensure freshness for best results.
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil Adds moisture; substitute with avocado oil if desired.
  • 2 teaspoon Ground Cumin Provides warm, earthy flavors.
  • 2 teaspoon Paprika Adds color and sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Enhances flavor; fresh garlic offers a more pronounced taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors; kosher salt works wonders.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Introduces mild heat.
  • 1 lime juiced Tenderizes chicken; lemon is a good substitute.
For the Creamy Green Sauce
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Forms the creamy base.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Adds tanginess to the mix.
  • 1 pepper Jalapeño Adjust quantity for preferred spiciness.
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves Provides herbaceous goodness.
  • 2 tablespoon Lime Juice Brightens flavor.
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil Adds smoothness; vegetable oil is an alternative.
  • 2 clove Garlic Deepens flavor; use minced fresh garlic.
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper Season to taste.

Equipment

  • roasting pan
  • Blender
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and fresh lime juice to form a spice blend.
  3. Pat chicken dry and rub the spice mixture all over the chicken and inside the cavity.
  4. Place chicken breast-side up in the roasting pan and roast for 1 to 1 ½ hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  5. Prepare the creamy green sauce by blending mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and minced garlic until smooth.
  6. Allow the chicken to rest for about 10 minutes after roasting.
  7. Slice and serve the chicken with the creamy green sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Resting the chicken ensures juicy and tender slices. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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